Comparison

Wind Seeker vs Barometer Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wind Seeker

Visualize local wind and weather conditions with a flat view compass and an augmented reality 3D view. Explore global weather data through a searchable map interface, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D wind view
  • Flat view compass with wind vectors
  • Searchable map view of weather stations
  • Local and world weather data
  • Animated wind vectors and readings
  • Observation station list
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Provides a FLAT VIEW COMPASS and an AUGMENTED REALITY 3-D VIEW showing the local wind and weather conditions with animated wind vectors. Also has a searchable MAP VIEW allowing you to view up-to-date local and world weather station data. As requested by many users, you can now set any location of your choosing via map search, and browse the map to see weather conditions anywhere around the world Ideal For: - Aviators, Sailors, Surfers, Windsurfers, Kite Flyers, Cyclists, Fire Fighters, Weather Hobbyists and any other outdoor enthusiasts Main Features: - Compass view showing animated wind vectors for nearest weather stations with wind, temperature and humidity readings - 3-D augmented reality view with animated wind vectors - List of local observation stations (up to 10 nearest), from which any may be selected for individual wind viewing - Map view of all local stations with weather arrows showing direction, speed and temperature - Uses official Bureau of Meteorology data within Australia, and NOAA metar data (from airports) for rest of world Notes - The compass accuracy depends on having an undistorted magnetic field around your device. If you use it close to metallic objects or electrical equipment, directional accuracy may be impaired.

About

Barometer Plus

This app utilizes your device's barometer sensor to measure air pressure and altitude, helping you monitor and predict short-term weather changes. It also allows users to track how pressure impacts mood and optimize fishing conditions. The app offers extensive customization and historical data tracking.

Highlights
  • Barometer and altimeter with analog display
  • Temperature and humidity display
  • Pressure and altitude unit conversion
  • GPS and METAR calibration
  • Relative altitude measurement
  • Pressure change notifications
  • Pressure tracking and history graph
Features
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Barometer Plus app measures air pressure and altitude using your device's built-in barometric pressure sensor. Because air pressure changes usually indicate a weather change, you can use this app to monitor and predict short-term weather variations. People suffering from migraine, headaches, or joint pain can monitor how barometric pressure impacts their mood. Fishermen can monitor the atmospheric pressure for right-time fishing. FEATURES: • The app contains a barometer and altimeter with a personalization graphic in classic analog style. It also displays the current temperature and humidity. • Display barometric pressure (sensor value) or mean sea level pressure (MSLP - value used in weather forecast services or stations). • Units support for pressure: mb, inHg, kPa, atm, Torr, psi, hPa, mmHg. Units for altitude: meter, feet. • Calibrate the barometer using altitude/location from the GPS. Calibrate the altimeter using the nearest airport information/METAR, or manually enter the QNH of the nearest airport. Offset sensor output value. • Measure the height (building/mountain/hiked/climbed) using the "Relative Altitude" feature (can be enabled in the app's Settings). • Notification about pressure change. "Notification custom rule" for you to define how and when the app sends notifications. Notify when air pressure changes indicate that extreme or worse weather may occur. • "Pressure Tracking" and "History Graph" require "Background App Refresh" or "Always Location Service" with "Exact update interval" enabled. • "My Area" allows you to define your frequent stay places, and the app tracks air pressure with location data. • Export history to CSV format and Today widget. • This app is the digital version compared with an aneroid or mercury barometer and can be adjusted to MSLP with additional features. CUSTOMIZABLE: You can change your barometer/altimeter appearance with: • Seven different housing colors. • Black, white or blue disk background. • Four different app backgrounds. • Three different types of needles. • Marker needle for easily monitor. • Dark or light Today widget theme. NOTES: • App only works on devices with a barometer sensor, such as iPhone 6/6s/7/8/X/11/12/13 (including Plus models), iPad Mini 4/Air 2/Pro, or later. • Weather icons on the dial: This only shows the air pressure trend like in an analog barometer. • Each time your device reboots, open the app for tracking with the "Exact update interval" feature work. • You may take the phone/tablet far away from computers, cables, and other magnetic sources to get accurate results. • This app is Pro / Premium version of the "Barometer Plus - Altimeter" app, only difference is all feature unlocked and no ads. If you already use the "Barometer Plus - Altimeter" app and purchased in-app, do not need to purchase this again. We welcome your ideas and suggestions - please email us at: support+barometer@pvdapps.com. Follow our official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/barometerplus/ or Twitter account: https://twitter.com/pvdapps.

Screenshots

Wind Seeker4 screens
Barometer Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barometer Plus at 4.0 against Wind Seeker's 2.5. Barometer Plus also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 51%). Wind Seeker's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wind Seeker costs $3.99 and Barometer Plus $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barometer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Wind Seeker's written reviews are positive against 59% of Barometer Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, Barometer Plus every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Wind Seeker versus Barometer Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind SeekerBarometer Plus
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating2.5 (8 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews59.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#122 — better#131
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperozPDANgo Na

Customer experience

Wind Seeker

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative38.6%

Barometer Plus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

None

Wind Seeker

No in-app purchases

None

Barometer Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind Seeker free?
Wind Seeker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barometer Plus free?
Barometer Plus costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wind Seeker or Barometer Plus?
Barometer Plus is rated higher. Wind Seeker averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Barometer Plus averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Wind Seeker or Barometer Plus have ads?
Neither Wind Seeker nor Barometer Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Seeker or Barometer Plus?
Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, and Barometer Plus every 11 days. Most recently, Wind Seeker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Barometer Plus on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wind Seeker or Barometer Plus?
Wind Seeker currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Barometer Plus at #131. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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